During 2018, Central American countries imported $355 million in plastic pipe and fittings, and purchases from Mexican companies grew 10% and U.S. companies 2%, compared to 2017.
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Because of a local reported shortage of the product, Panamanian authorities informed that they have agreed to authorize the import of 60,000 quintals of onion, which will enter the country during July and August.
The decision was taken at the extraordinary session of the Potato and Onion Agrifood Chain Commission. It was also reported that the plan is to reduce temporarily from 72% to 0%, the tariff that applies to the import of onion.
During 2018, Central American countries imported $342 million in printing machines and devices, and purchases from Japanese companies increased 26% compared to 2017.
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Arguing that local production must be protected, Costa Rican sugar manufacturers demand that, in addition to the 45% common levy already charged on imported sugar, an additional tariff must be imposed.
In 2018, imports of glass and glass manufactures in Central America totaled $302 million, and 44% were bought by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
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During the first five months of the year, the balance of the country's trade balance reached -$2,521 million, 14% higher than that reported in the same period in 2018.
From the Central Reserve Bank report:
El Salvador's exports up to May of this year registered a total of US$2,490.8 million, 1% less than the same period of 2018, informed the Central Reserve Bank.
The population with the highest average incomes in the country shows interest in accessories such as computer memory, and in issues related to network storage and servers.
An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Guatemala, compiled by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people who express interest in different types of computers and their respective accessories. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
In 2018, Central American countries allocated $310 million to the purchase of electrical transformers, and 45% was imported by companies in Panama and Costa Rica.
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In the first quarter of the year, sales abroad totaled $928 million, 6% less than in the same period in 2018, mainly because of the export performance of the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
Total exports to April totaled $928.3 million, where the agricultural sector contributed 35.1% $326.2 million.
In 2018, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries totaled $371 million, 10% less than what was reported in 2017, a drop that is partly explained by the behavior of purchases from Chinese companies.
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